Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Sarpy County, NE
A typical professional mold job in Sarpy County runs about $1,400 to $5,500 before rebuild, using the Omaha, NE-IA price level. Below are the 12 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Nebraska rules.
1995Median year homes were built
30%Homes built before 1980
29%Homes rented, not owned
$287,600Median home value
75,293Housing units
194,051People
Half the homes in Sarpy County were built before 1995, and 30 percent went up before 1980. Older plumbing, roofs and window seals are where slow leaks start, and slow leaks are the mold most home policies leave out. About 29 percent of homes in Sarpy County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 68147 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1968, and ZIP 68136 the newest, 2007.
Typical Prices In Sarpy County
| Job | Size | National Range | Sarpy County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Sarpy County high for winter weather. Water from these events is where mold claims start, and flood water is a separate policy. FloodSmart says mold damage is not covered under standard NFIP flood policies. FloodSmart
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Cold wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Sarpy County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68005 | Sarpy County | 1971 | 74% | $193,600 |
| 68028 | Sarpy County | 2005 | 18% | $370,500 |
| 68046 | Sarpy County | 1996 | 23% | $331,800 |
| 68059 | Sarpy County | 1980 | 51% | $351,900 |
| 68113 | Offutt AFB | 1999 | 16% | Not published |
| 68123 | Sarpy County | 1997 | 17% | $273,100 |
| 68128 | La Vista | 1995 | 33% | $275,600 |
| 68133 | Sarpy County | 2005 | 8% | $357,400 |
| 68136 | Sarpy County | 2007 | 4% | $339,300 |
| 68138 | Sarpy County | 1989 | 21% | $222,700 |
| 68147 | Bellevue | 1968 | 72% | $202,400 |
| 68157 | Bellevue | 1977 | 58% | $223,100 |
Cities And Towns
Nebraska Rules On Mold
Nebraska Mold And Insurance Rules
- The Nebraska Department of Insurance says home policies generally do not cover mold or water damage from neglect, leaks or flooding. Homeowners Insurance Guide, Nebraska Department of Insurance
- Licensing. Nebraska does not license mold workers, so the state sets no training or method for mold cleanup. Is Mold Affecting Your Health, Nebraska DHHS